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First Line Friday: An Appalachian Summer

Happy Friday Friends :)

I'm honestly kind of surprised that it's already the end of July. I feel compared to the last few months that this one ended up going by extremely fast.

However, that may partly be due to the fact that I read so many amazing reads during this month, and also may be due to the fact that I was able to go to the lake with my family for a few days a little while back.

Today, I'm once again excited to be linking up with Hoarding Books for another edition of First Line Friday.

For many years, Ann H Gabhart is an author that I've been wanting to try, but had never gotten around to doing so. When I got the opportunity to be a part of the Revell Reads Blog Tour for her newest book, I couldn't wait to see what I've been missing out on all these years. 

After finishing it a few days ago, I knew I wanted to feature it for this week's First Line Friday.

An Appalachian Summer by Ann H. Gabhart:




About the Book:


In 1933, most people are focused on the Great Depression but all Piper Danson can think about is how to get out of being a debutante and marrying Braxton Crandall. In an act of defiance, Piper volunteers as a frontier nursing courier in the Appalachian Mountains where adventure awaits.





My Thoughts:

I was really intrigued by the synopsis of this one, and I ended up loving it. I loved the emphasis on taking a step of faith to follow God's plan, even when it's scary and uncertain to do so. I enjoyed all of the main characters, and the writing is beautiful and atmospheric, and I could envision all of the gorgeous aspects of the Appalachian mountains in my mind. It will definitely not be my last experience with a novel by Ann H. Gabhrat, and you can check out my full review here. 




First Line:


May 20th, 1933

"Piper Danson's cheeks hurt from smiling for what seemed like hours with no relief in sight."


What book are you currently reading? Be sure and leave the first line in the comments, and then hop on over to Hoarding Books to see who else is participating this week.


I hope you all have wonderful weekend, and find lots of quality time to curl up with a great read. :)


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  1. Paula ShreckhiseJuly 31, 2020 at 8:55 AM

    I love Ann’s books! She is a great storyteller!

    My first line is from Acceptable Risk by Lynette Eason

    Chapter 2
    September. Helmed Province, Afghanistan

    Sarah Denning sat on the dirt floor of the Afghani prison cell and shivered in the hinety-degree heat, fighting the fear that had been her constant companion since the Taliban had attacked the school yesterday.

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    1. PreppyBookPrincessJuly 31, 2020 at 2:14 PM

      Happy Friday!

      I'm sad that it took me this long to get around to reading one of Ann's novels, but I definitely enjoyed my first experience!

      I finished Acceptable Risk a few days ago and really enjoyed it! Hopefully you do as well.

      Have a lovely weekend :)

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  2. DonnaJuly 31, 2020 at 9:10 AM

    Awh, she sounds so happy!!! Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. PreppyBookPrincessJuly 31, 2020 at 2:14 PM

      Thank you so much! I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well :)

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  3. Nicole SantanaJuly 31, 2020 at 10:09 AM

    I'm currently reading The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan. I'm just beginning chapter 10, so I'll share from there:
    "The only other time Diana had been at Brent's flat -her flat- in Clerkenwell alone was when she was packing her suitcase to leave for Buckinghamshire."
    I hope you have a great weekend! 😀❤📚

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    1. PreppyBookPrincessJuly 31, 2020 at 2:15 PM

      Happy Friday!

      I keep hearing such great things about The London Restoration! I hope you end up loving it, and I definitely think I'm going to have to read it soon.

      Thanks so much! I hope you have a great weekend as well :)

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  4. Musings of a Sassy Bookish MamaJuly 31, 2020 at 11:45 AM

    Happy Friday!

    Over on my blog I am sharing the first line from Chautona Havigs' Dual Power of Convenience.
    "This isn't what I had in mind when I decided to open an mobile bookstore!"

    https://www.musingsofasassybookishmama.com/2020/07/first-line-fridays-dual-power-of.html

    Have a lovely weekend!

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    1. PreppyBookPrincessJuly 31, 2020 at 2:17 PM

      Happy Friday!

      I love this opening line! What a great start to the story.

      Thanks so much! I hope you have a lovely weekend as well :)

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